oknups
06-27-04, 02:45 AM
What would be the widest tire I could safely put on a 23mm rim, clincher type 700c.
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Grampy™
06-27-04, 06:01 AM
It would probably depend more on how much clearance you have at the brakes. Is this a road bike? CX? Mtb?
Retro Grouch
06-27-04, 07:06 AM
What would be the widest tire I could safely put on a 23mm rim, clincher type 700c.
The rim width isn't a factor in this case. Shimano caliper brakes will allow a max of about a 28mm tire. Depending on the bike frame, you may have clearance issues between the chainstays or the chainstay brace.
The rim width isn't a factor in this case. Shimano caliper brakes will allow a max of about a 28mm tire. Depending on the bike frame, you may have clearance issues between the chainstays or the chainstay brace.
late
06-27-04, 08:42 AM
Hi,
I use the Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy. It's 700x27c and a wonderful tire.
It will fit many bikes, but if the fork rides extremely close to the tire; then it won't fit. Ask your LBS.
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/html/parts.html
I use the Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy. It's 700x27c and a wonderful tire.
It will fit many bikes, but if the fork rides extremely close to the tire; then it won't fit. Ask your LBS.
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/html/parts.html
froze
06-29-04, 12:10 AM
Most road bike frames and brake clearances will handle up to 28.
p38karl
07-02-04, 09:59 PM
Some road bikes won't even handle a 25